Another week is flying by. Have we been self-centered or loving, doing, and sharing this week? Could we have done better? What will we do? Don’t put off what needs to be done and can be done today!

For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.— Ephesians 2:10, NIV

Let’s be sure to use some ot the time God gave us to impact others in a positive way. That’s His plan for us!

Read the Bible in 2026

August 27
Nehemiah 10-11

Obituary

Frank Garnett “Randy” Dunn

Jul 22, 1952 — Aug 25, 2026

Grangeville, LA

Frank Garnett “Randy” Dunn died peacefully at the age of 74 in the early morning hours of Tuesday, August 25, 2026 in Amite, LA. He was born in Clinton, LA on July 22, 1952 and resided just north of Grangeville in St. Helena Parish for most of his life. Randy was a 1970 graduate of Greensburg High School. He worked as a steel fitter and fabricator, was a cattleman, and retired as an independent contract welder for Cal-Maine Foods in 2023. He was an active member of Wesley Methodist Church and enjoyed spending time with family and friends, road trips, home-cooked meals (especially home-made ice cream), M&Ms, lemonade, reading, westerns, and fishing. Randy is survived by his children Joseph Dunn (Leslie) and Kathryn Dunn Forrest (Kevin) who will never forget the love and generosity he showed them, their spouses, and their children. His grandchildren Hayden Dunn (Kristen) and Amelia Dunn; Trenton Forrest, Dalton Forrest & Elizabeth Forrest Lindsey (Brady); and Journey Stark will remember him as a loving and joking Paw Paw who gave great hugs and (mostly) good advice. He was immensely proud of them and grateful to see them begin their lives as adults. Randy is also survived by his sister Doris Dunn Higgins and countless other relatives and friends. He enjoyed a unique bond with each of his nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews, who often visited to enjoy his company, to take him fishing or out to eat. He was preceded in death by his adored wife Janie Phillips Dunn; his parents Joseph Emerson “Joe” Dunn, Sr. and Ethel Harvell Dunn; and his brothers Leslie Lyle “Bubba” Dunn and the Reverend Joseph Emerson “Sandy” Dunn, Jr. Randy’s family would like to thank the staff of The Lodge at Tangi Pines and Modern Hospice Care in Amite, as well as Dr. Michael Castine and the staff of the Hematology Oncology Clinic in Zachary for their patient and attentive care. A celebration of life will be conducted by Bro. Steven Miller at Wesley Chapel Methodist Church, 5177 Hwy 448, Greensburg, LA on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Visitation begins at 10:30, service at 11:00, with a reception to follow on the church grounds. A private inurnment in the family columbarium will take place at a later date.

Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act. Proverbs 3:27, NIV

Sunday School Lesson for August 30th

“Redemption”
Ruth 3:8-12; 4:13-17
For the ladies who will be attending the Pine Ridge Bible Study, the lesson last Sunday and this next Sunday will “wet our appetites” to study the book of Ruth beginning September 9th.

This lesson will finish our current Sunday School books, but new books should be placed in our classrooms for next week. The religious magazines and Bible reading guides should also be available Sunday in the classrooms.

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Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 1 Peter 4:10, NIV

Missions Reminder

It’s time to help fill some of the needs for the LA Baptist Children’s Home. I remember doing this for many years. Some of those years, I personally knew some residents there. Most years, I only knew of the need and felt led to help them.

This year’s theme, “Fill Their Plates. Feed Their Future”!

Ideas for items to contribute: https://lbch.org/pdfs/ffr-letter-2026.pdf

Be sure your items are at at a church the day before the collection date for your church. Pick-up. begins early each morning.

Monday, September 14 – Collection Date for Our Area

New Zion
Kentwood
Spring Creek
Chesbrough
Mt. Hermon
Clifton
Franklinton
Hillcrest
Bethel
They will gladly receive your check and make purchases locally for them and as needed.

If you have already contributed, you may even be able to make another contribution by Sept. 14th.

Women’s Mission Meeting

Saturday, September 12

First Baptist Church, Kentwood

Focus: Georgia Barnette Offering

9:00 – Leadership Meeting

10:00 – Meeting Begins

Potluck meal at conclusion of meeting

Women of all ages are invited to come learn with us.

Have a wonderful day. Make plans to help others as God leads you.

Anna Lee